Warner Bailey created a meme page for Hollywood assistants. It grew into a weekly newsletter and eventually into an educational ecosystem for the TV and film industry’s next generation.
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What I learned after working with about a hundred different newsletters in 2025 — and what you need to know about growth, AI, and staying relevant in the inbox
Some teams use print to create glossy products that drive significant revenue. These independent newsletter operators are thinking about print as a creative sandbox and, sometimes, a small new revenue stream. Here’s what they’ve learned about creating and selling print products to their readers.
In 2020, Priti Patnaik launched a newsletter to cover public health for policymakers and professionals in the space. Five years later, she’s built an audience of 6,000+ readers — with a $350/year subscription, plus events and even two books for sale. Here’s what she’s learned about building a newsletter and nurturing an audience.
There are lots of ways to retain your supporters, but one of the most effective is to send a monthly, behind-the-scenes newsletter to tell supporters more about your team and your strategy. Here’s how to create one of these newsletters for your publication or business.
Two years ago, Fernando Caralt took a newsletter format he loved and adapted it for a Mexican audience. Now it reaches 140,000 readers and will bring in nearly $200,000 in revenue. But there’s one interesting twist: Fernando’s never lived in Mexico, and he runs the entire operation from the U.S.
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The 10 Laws of Great Newsletters
Keep listening to your audience. Lean into your voice with everything you do. And eight other laws that best-in-class newsletters always follow.
I wanted to see if an original, data-driven resource could attract engaged readers and drive long-term growth. It did even better than I expected. Here’s exactly how I used that lead magnet to build my list.
An email course is an automated series designed to teach readers new skills, habits, or lessons. My newsletter list — and client base — took off as soon as I started building them. And the best part: With a course, you can stop writing new content and start teaching what you have. Here’s how you can use courses to grow and monetize your email list.
Like many consultants, Anne-Kathrin uses her newsletter to drive business. But she’s built something bigger than that, expanding her newsletter with paid subscriptions, ads, and even a licensing business.